MINI D2S 5.0 PROJECTOR RETROFIT | SJ (14-16) SUBARU FORESTER XT | FULL TUTORIAL | NUT & BOLT METHOD

How to retrofit Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 projectors into SJ ('14 - '16) Subaru Forester headlights.

0:16 Before / after output shots using same camera settings
0:25 Bumper removal
1:00 Headlight removal
2:05 Preparation for baking
3:00 Baking / opening headlights
5:00 C-light removal
7:00 Reflector removal
9:35 Nut and Bolt method explained
13:33 Projector mounting w/ angled spacers
13:51 Projector alignment
16:08 Custom wiring adapter
19:43 Find exact centerline of vehicle
23:06 Aiming / assembly complete
24:30 Rubber sealing cap details
25:01 Mounting shrouds
25:39 Trimming bezels
28:10 Pro-tip sealant channel prep
28:39 Morimoto Retrorubber installation
29:40 Reassembly
32:14 Wrap up / Glam shots

This particular vehicle is a 2016 Forester XT Touring, which just means it has an integrated factory C-light and stock D4R reflector-based HID headlights. The retrofit steps should be nearly the same for all models in this body style.

Projectors are mounted using the nut and bolt method with angled nylon spacers and JB Quik. Projectors are nearly fully recessed, with the exception of the thickness of one inner alignment nut. There is plenty of clearance between the projector and the lens. The Threaded shaft method wont work in this application because the projector will protrude forward too far with the D2S 5.0 projectors. The projectors need to be recessed further back then allowed by the threaded shaft method. No trimming is required for the shrouds, but you will have to trim the bezel.

I hope this tutorial helps people wanting to do a full projector retrofit. Questions are welcome. I had a tough time finding info specific info for retrofitting this vehicle, so I'm happy to be a reference having gone through the process.

Retrofit kit:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bix...

Projectors: D2S 5.0 round
Ballasts: 35W
Bulbs: XB 5k 35W
Shrouds: Iris (No trimming required)
Harness: Not used (Vehicle has stock HIDs). Necessary if vehicle uses stock halogens.

Adapter for stock 12V input:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alternator-S...

Rubber end caps (110mm):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-110mm-R...

Some decent threads I found online for this specific vehicle. Not much in the way of a full tutorial, but some good info:

https://www.subaruforester.org/thread...
https://www.subaruforester.org/thread... (Thx Masticator)